Four Days and Three Nights in Changchun in December, Experience the Ice and Snow Comfort Poetry of the Northern Spring City!

In December, Changchun’s -20℃ is the norm, but with ample heating, warm streetlights, bustling hot pots, and warm smiles— The snow-covered pines at Jingyuetan look like silver, the red walls of the Puppet Manchurian Emperor’s Palace are dusted with snow, this city turns the severe cold into a cozy warmth: Bite into a frozen pear and taste the sweet chill, swallow the hot and sour soup that warms your throat, when the ice lanterns light up, the whole street glows. ✅ Convenient all the way by subway + taxi｜✅ Indoor constant temperature 24℃ (malls/museums/cafes fully heated)｜✅ Free anti-slip shoe covers at scenic spots --- 🗓 Four Days and Three Nights · Ice and Fire Relaxation Itinerary (High-speed Rail Direct) Day 1: Arrive in Changchun → First Snow Night at Jingyuetan Take the high-speed train to 【Changchun West Station】 (about 3h from Beijing/Shenyang), check in at 【Snow Cottage Homestay by Jingyuetan】 (¥320/night × 3 = 960) — floor heating + tatami + window overlooking snowy forest. Evening stroll in 【Jingyuetan National Forest Park】: crunching snow underfoot, ice hanging on the pines, rent an ice cart (¥30/hour) to rush down gentle slopes, laughter shatters the cold air. Day 2: History + Vibrant Changchun ✅ Morning visit to 【Puppet Manchurian Emperor’s Palace Museum】 (ticket ¥35): yellow glazed tiles and red palace walls in the snow, like a silent movie; ✅ Lunch at 【Chongqing Road Food Street】: sour soup noodles (¥18), crispy sweet and sour pork (crispy outside, tender inside ¥32), grilled cold noodles with egg and sausage (¥12); ✅ Evening check-in at 【Zhe You Shan】: mountain-shaped mall + snowy glass skywalk, enjoy a hot hazelnut latte (¥36), watch the snow fall outside the window. Day 3: Changying + Ice and Snow Creative Day ✅ 【Changchun Film Century City】 (off-season ticket ¥120): indoor film-themed park, no fear of -20℃, immerse yourself in the ice and snow set of "The White-Haired Girl"; ✅ Afternoon experience at 【Ice and Snow DIY Workshop】 (¥88): carve mini ice lanterns, make snowflake sugar cookies, what you bring home is not just a souvenir, but the warmth in your hands; ✅ Dinner at 【Old Han’s Cold Noodles】 (¥28): chilled broth + spicy kimchi + soft-boiled egg, hot and cold clash, delightfully refreshing. Day 4: South Lake Morning Light + Return ✅ Early morning visit to 【South Lake Park】: ice surface carved with the characters “Changchun,” elders skating on carts, children building snow rabbits, a vivid sense of life; ✅ Or choose 【Jilin Provincial Museum】 (no reservation needed): Goguryeo murals + snow region cultural relics exhibition, warm heating, few people, very patient guides. --- 💰 Budget Details (Per Person): - Round-trip transportation: ¥780 (mid-range high-speed rail round trip) - Accommodation: ¥960 (three nights at Jingyuetan scenic homestay, including floor heating + breakfast + snow gear storage) - Food + tickets + experiences + specialties: ¥1260 (including frozen pear gift box ¥45, deer antler paste sample ¥68, and other special souvenirs) ✅ Total: 2998 yuan! About ¥750 per day per person, yet it distills the generosity and delicacy of the entire Northeast into a bowl of hot and sour soup noodles. > Changchun’s winter is the slight sweetness of a frozen pear melting in your mouth, > The breath of the city rising from the boiler room steam, > A stranger handing you a small piece of roasted sweet potato: “Eat it while it’s hot, warm your hands.” > — The warmest journey is not avoiding the cold, > But learning to shine together with it.